Shaphan

Shaphan Meaning & Origin

About Shaphan
The name "Shaphan" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In the Bible, Shaphan is the name of several individuals. One of the most notable is Shaphan the scribe, who played a significant role in the reign of King Josiah. The name "Shaphan" is generally interpreted to mean "rock badger" or "coney" in Hebrew. Symbolically, it represents qualities such as diligence, wisdom, and resourcefulness, as the rock badger is known for its ability to find shelter and navigate difficult terrains.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shaphan are male.

Shaphan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SAFFA
🔊 Soundex
S0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/shaphan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaphan in Braille

Here's how to represent Shaphan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shaphan in braille

How to Spell the Name Shaphan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shaphan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shaphan in sign language

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